Land of Legends Theme Park
Antalya, Turkey
Development/Design/Consultants: Polin Waterparks
Design: Jack Rouse Associates
Natural history
Set in a picturesque site in southern Turkey between the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, this waterpark enhances the Land of Legends development, which includes 2.1 million square feet of shopping, a five-star hotel and a wildlife park.
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Clearly the waterpark suits the development in scale. Registering at 3 million square feet, it is one of the largest and most extensive throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
A giant wave pool anchors the park at its center. An astounding 72 waterslides populate the park. The main waterpark boasts 14 waterslides, a river system, a wave pool and a surf pool. A kids’ play area features six waterslides, an aquatic tower and two animation features. The property also includes a special events/ladies-only area meant exclusively for women and their children. This includes seven waterslides, a river system and an aqua tower.
Land of Legends also introduced the world’s first standing wave-surfing machine, which provides an endless wave and can accommodate real surfboards.
The Roman Empire/Greek Poseidon theming pays tribute to the historic site. Extensive faux rockwork evokes the area’s natural settings, while more architectural features reflect ancient Roman and Greek style.
SUPPLIERS:
Chemical controllers: PROKIM
Lockers: Logo Construction
Pumps/filtration equipment: GUNSU/Polin Waterparks
Surf machine: Polin Waterparks; American Wave Machines
Waterslides/FEC equipment/Children’s play structure and equipment: Polin Waterparks